*These holiday bonus chapters are more like a "what-if" scenario—something that could happen further down the line if everything wasn't quite so chaotic all the time. Think of it as a cozy, alternate future where our favorite characters get a little breather and time to bicker over garlands. Not canon (yet lol) but definitely a warm hug for the imagination.*
The trio wandered back toward the vendors, their spirits high from the laughter and camaraderie. They paused at a stall selling spiced cider and roasted nuts, each taking a steaming cup to warm their hands.
Lucien, leaning casually against the edge of the cart, studied the bustling market with a thoughtful expression. "You know," he began, his tone unusually serious, "we should do something to mark the night."
"What now?" Taryn asked, narrowing her eyes over the rim of her cup.
